The number of vehicles seized at land borders smuggling contraband items such as duty-unpaid cigarettes and liquor spiked in 2025.Singapore Customs on May 25 told The Straits Times that about 70 per cent of the vehicles seized are foreign-registered.In total, it confiscated 335 vehicles in 2025 – comprising cars, motorcycles, and heavy and goods vehicles – compared with the 300 vehicles seized in 2024, and 239 vehicles the previous year.“Vehicles used in conveying, delivering, or storing duty-unpaid goods will be seized by Singapore Customs.“When such vehicles are intercepted by the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) at Singapore’s checkpoints, the vehicles and duty-unpaid goods will also be handed over to (Singapore) Customs for investigation,” a Singapore Customs spokesperson said.Photos it supplied showed cartons of contraband cigarettes hidden in modified compartments and door panels in cars, and tucked in the bodywork of motorcycles.

A man who was sentenced to four years’ jail and six strokes of the cane in 2025 for molesting a woman in the nursing room of a shopping mall has been acquitted following his appeal.In overturning the conviction against Ankit Sharma on May 25, High Court Judge Christopher Tan said it was not safe to convict the appellant as there were several inconsistencies in the woman’s testimony.He found her evidence, specifically regarding why she continued to stay with the man even though she was supposedly distressed by his sexually explicit questions, to be “problematic”.There is a gag order in place against the disclosure of the woman’s identity.Sharma was accused of molesting the woman on the night of March 1, 2023, in the nursing room in Changi City Point by kissing her on the lips and by grabbing her hand and forcing her to touch him.The woman, who was then a recruiter at a recruitment firm, was meeting him for the first time to discuss a possible job opening.The two went to a restaurant in the mall at about 6.30pm and had alcoholic drinks.According to the woman, the conversation moved from professional topics to personal matters.

A woman in her 20s died after she was fatally stabbed at a Housing and Development Board (HDB) block in Choa Chu Kang, while the alleged assailant — believed to be the woman's ex-boyfriend — was seriously injured after he fell from the block, AsiaOne understands.The stabbing happened at the 12th floor lift lobby of Block 248 Choa Chu Kang Avenue 2, while the man purportedly fell from the 18th floor, landing in front of the block's centralised refuse chute (CRC). Multiple police officers were seen at the 12th and 13th floors of the block. PHOTO: AsiaOne/Joel Lee When AsiaOne reached the scene just after 10pm, at least six police fast response cars, an ambulance, and a crime scene investigation vehicle were present.

Luthando Holdings Limited, through its Managing Director Hendrix Laher, has issued a comprehensive public clarification regarding recent procurement communications in the Northern Region, confirming that its foundational relationship with the Karonga Diocese of the Catholic Church remains entirely cordial, intact, and mutually beneficial. The corporate briefing was released to provide essential context surrounding an initial […] The post Luthando Holdings Clarifies Karonga Procurement Structure, Reaffirms Deep-Running Alliance with Catholic Church and Affiliates appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

An Edmonton man who supplied a teen with a semi-automatic rifle later used to kill two police officers has been found guilty of manslaughter.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has accused Ukraine of glorifying Nazism after Kiev reburied OUN leader Andrey Melnik with state honors Read Full Article at RT.com

Crowds of spectators observed nearly 90 drones falling from the sky into Sydney Harbour due to unforeseen technical problems Read Full Article at RT.com

Half of the Western countries that had signed up to procure artillery ammunition for Ukraine have now pulled out of the Czech-led initiative Read Full Article at RT.com

Iran’s push to tax Strait of Hormuz undersea cables shows how internet routes are becoming a new front in pressure tactics and tech risk Read Full Article at RT.com

New Delhi and Moscow are discussing the purchase of another batch of S-400 systems, Russian authorities said Read Full Article at RT.com

Karnataka's leadership tussle between CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar persists despite high command meetings. Discussions focused on Rajya Sabha and Council elections, with no official confirmation of leadership change talks. Shivakumar's camp reportedly pushes for a power-sharing formula, which Siddaramaiah has not accepted.

La récente vague de démissions en cascade au Sénégal, parmi lesquelles celle du Président de l'Assemblée nationale, suscite de nombreuses interprétations sur la scène politique. À première vue, certains y voient une possible recomposition du pouvoir, pouvant ouvrir la voie à Ousmane Sonko, déjà élu député mais empêché de siéger en raison de ses fonctions de Premier ministre. Dans une perspective comparative, on peut rappeler une situation vécue dans mon pays, le Gabon. À l'époque, (...) - LIBRE PROPOS / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

La dernière réunion du Conseil des ministres mérite que l'on s'y attarde. À cette occasion, le gouvernement a réussi un exercice assez singulier : démentir, avec une remarquable politesse bureaucratique, certaines de ses propres certitudes officielles. Voyons cela. Le 20 mai dernier, l'ancien sénateur Michel Ongoundou Loundah dénonçait, sur le plateau de GMT TV, une gouvernance du prestige, l'opacité des grands projets, les privilèges accordés au groupe burkinabè Ebomaf, une pratique (...) - LIBRE PROPOS / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Le chantier stratégique de l'axe Ndendé-Doussala-Pont Ngongo (46 km) franchit une étape décisive sous l'impulsion du Ministre des Travaux Publics, Edgard Moukouambi. Une mission d'évaluation menée sur le terrain par le Secrétaire Général, le Dr Sylvain Patrick Enkoro, a permis de constater des avancées majeures, chaleureusement saluées par les populations locales depuis la dernière inspection de mars dernier. Plus qu'une simple route, ce projet porté par le Chef de l'État, Brice (...) - INFRASTRUCTURES / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Primary forests are large, self-regulating ecosystems of exceptional ecological importance. In Europe, they are rare, fragmented, and pressured by infrastructure, and intensive forestry. Their strict protection is urgent for biodiversity conservation, climate mitigation, and other ecosystem services. Novel Primary Forests (NPFs) are large, self-regulating forests with minimal human intervention under development that offer a strategic way to restore ecological integrity and enhance climate and socio-economic benefits. This study evaluates the feasibility, ecological foundations, and socio-economic conditions for establishing NPFs in western Europe, where only small relics of original primary forests remain. Building on earlier studies, it focuses on areas supporting a contiguous core zone of more than 10 000 hectares unmanaged reserve, forming – together with a buffer zone of low-intensity managed forest – a protected area of more than 70 000 hectares, and embedded in a large socio-economic transition zone. Key criteria were selected and applied to promising regions and National Parks. The study combines literature review, policy analysis, and field assessments to create an evidence-based framework for strategic planning. Examples from Bayerischer Wald-Šumava, Canigou-Canigó, Gerês-Xurés and Hohes Venn-Eifel show feasibility across contexts. Finally, seven policy options are proposed, focusing on innovation, finance, and legal permanence for NPFs. Together, they translate the biodiversity-climate goals of the European Green Deal into an operational framework enabling NPFs to deliver long term benefits for nature conservation, climate mitigation, and adaptation across the EU. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

A software engineer's viral social media post criticizing large gated communities sparked a debate on resident welfare associations (RWAs) and housing society rules. He argued that elderly RWA members often become overbearing, imposing unreasonable rules on younger residents. His experience with a security lapse and subsequent reprimand highlighted concerns about RWA control and resident welfare.

An IndiGo flight from Bengaluru to Chennai experienced a smoke scare while taxiing, prompting an emergency evacuation of passengers via slides. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is investigating the incident, which marks the second such evacuation for IndiGo this month. All passengers and crew were reported safe.

Wiping away tears, James Heron told Winchester Coroners' Court that when he woke up at around 7.30am, Phineas was 'on the side where my wife would sleep, face down, not breathing'.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Consumers Federation of Kenya (COFEK) has warned that several proposals in the Finance Bill 2026 could significantly raise the cost of living, weaken consumer protections and expose Kenya to regional trade disputes, as Parliament continues scrutiny of the tax measures ahead of the Third Reading.

[The Conversation Africa] Bullying is a widespread global problem, with extensive research across countries showing that no school is immune. In South Africa, the scale is particularly concerning, with studies indicating that between a fifth and over half of learners have experienced or witnessed school violence.

[RFI] Senegal's National Assembly has elected ousted prime minister Ousmane Sonko as its speaker, handing the firebrand politician a powerful new platform just days after President Bassirou Diomaye Faye dismissed him from government.

Michael Thompson, 55, from Northampton, snooped on, recorded and tracked wife Kimberley, who had taken a new boyfriend and was 'moving on' with her life.

Patches of countryside in West Sussex, Kent and Lincolnshire were the latest areas to be targeted by unscrupulous developers over the three-day break - much to the dismay of locals.

The hottest Bank Holiday on record yesterday saw chaos unfold in Hackney where someone was allegedly shot at an unofficial 'day party', while panic unfolded in Brighton after an apparent stabbing.

Figures quietly published by HMRC suggest the Chancellor will clobber drivers with a 3p a litre fuel duty hike in one go on 1 January.

The Kremlin sent the chilling message through one of Trump's most senior officials, and the clock is already ticking.

For decades, airports across Canada conducted firefighter training exercises that included the use of foams containing PFAS, often dubbed «forever chemicals.» The impact of that contamination has people living near the Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., airport fearing for future generations.

When Dina Van Dommelen-Samson and Nico Peltenburg met for the first time earlier this month, it felt like a family reunion instead of two strangers getting acquainted. Peltenburg was in Nova Scotia to visit, but he also hoped to meet the family of the man who hid his father during the German occupation of the Netherlands during the Second World War.

Bethan Littlewood, 29, raced back to Britain through the night after being told she was required to attend a meeting with managers at Nuffield Health.

After spending the entire winter longing for the summer's warmth, Britons usually end up complaining that it's too hot - particularly when they're trying to sleep. 

The former deputy prime minister, 46, was seen soaking up the sun on Bank Holiday Monday with her topless ex-MP boyfriend Sam Tarry, 43.